The Communications Team plays an essential role at the Lycée Français de New York, a world-renowned bilingual French and American Nursery-to-12 school, as the engine for advancement of the Lycée’s mission and brand to our immediate community, to prospective families and employees, and other external stakeholders essential to the school. Working collaboratively with the Pedagogical, Admissions, Cultural Center, and Development Teams across the school, the Communications Team creates strategies that include key messages, content, stories and visuals, to drive interest in school life and foster a sense of community for all.
An internship with the Lycée Communications Team is a terrific opportunity for a highly motivated graduate student to gain experience in many areas of communication, including newsletter writing, storytelling, content marketing, and digital media in a bilingual, international environment. The intern will make a genuine contribution to a key educational and cultural institution in New York City.
Responsibilities
Working collaboratively with the Communications Team, as well as with teachers and our dedicated Cultural Center, the intern will:
Assist with creation of the school's weekly newsletter in English and French
Review English-to-French translations to make sure content is accurate, grammatically correct and in fitting with its original intent.
Organize the school's photo database to ensure all content is accurately labeled and up to date with latest photos
Take photos and tell stories of classroom activities and events on the school's social media feeds
Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns
Support Cultural Center and Events teams in English and in French at live and online in-school events
Other duties, as assigned.
Education
A French-speaking student currently pursuing a master's degree in humanities, social sciences, English, communications and/or marketing. A focus on communications, digital/social media marketing is preferred.
Skills
Impeccable communications skills--fluent spoken and written French and English, with exceptional writing ability, including storytelling, summarizing information, and adapting tone for different platforms..
Photo and/or video editing skills, especially those that support lively, fun engagement on social media feeds.
Comfort in interacting with teachers, staff and students of all ages to support strong storytelling across the school.
Demonstrated knowledge and interest in social media, with a focus on Instagram, and Facebook.
Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Familiarity with content creation tools such as iMovie, CapCut and Canva
Sound judgment and excellent attention to detail in both written and visual content.
This internship is six to nine months, beginning on or about September 15, 2025. Intern will work 37.5 hours a week at $20/hr, with the majority of work hours spent on the Lycée's campus. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay. Depending on the schedule of events, some of this work may take place in the evening or on weekends. Interns have the opportunity to work one day a week at home, which must be decided with their supervisor the week before.
How to apply:
Committed to fostering an inclusive community, the Lycée Français de New York celebrates diverse identities and lived experiences, which enrich our students' learning. We respect, support, and value our students' and employees' voices, and we strive to offer an equitable environment in which they can thrive. The Lycée will only hire a candidate who is lawfully authorized to work in the United States as of the date employment is to begin.
To apply, please use the link provided to submit your cover letter and resume.